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Douglas Custom Painting
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Rhodhiss, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"I HAVE A 174 YEAR OLD LOG HOUSE AND IT NEEDED A LOT OF RESTORATIVE WORK DONE ON WINDOWS, GLAZING, SHUTTERS . SOME ROTTEN SIDING AND CLEANED OUR DECKS UP. VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR WORK VERY PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND WOULD HIRE AGAIN."
In the process
Clean deck ready to stain
Exterior painting siding and doors
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time7 hrs
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A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Rhodhiss, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"Mr Howard and his crew went way beyond keeping me informed doing a great job in building my deck and a new roof on my entire home all new flooring LVP and new windows throughout my home . I will definitely hire Mr Howard and his crew again."
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
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Remodeling - General Project

+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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